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Duke

Meaning

From the noble title duke, which was originally derived from Latin dux "leader".

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named Duke and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Leadership
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Courage
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Creativity
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Charisma
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Adventure

Famous People Named Duke

HMS Duke of Edinburgh

HMS Duke of Edinburgh was the lead ship of the armoured cruisers built for the Royal Navy in the early 1900s.

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HMS Duke of Wellington (1852)

HMS Duke of Wellington was a 131-gun first-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy.

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HMS Duke of York

Two ships of the Royal Navy have borne the name HMS Duke of York, after numerous holders of the title of Duke of York (or Duke of York and Albany):.

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The Duke of Edinburgh's Award

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (commonly abbreviated DofE) is a youth awards programme founded in the United Kingdom in 1956 by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, that has since expanded to 144.

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The Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award

The Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award, also known as The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, is a New Zealand award modelled on The Duke of Edinburgh's Award.

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